Data Center Operations Manager

Google; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Hardware Operations Manager to lead a team of Data Center Technicians responsible for server hardware installations, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting. You will oversee complex component networks and collaborate on project planning and contingency measures for scalable data center operations.

The role requires managing priorities, ensuring security and reliability, and coordinating with internal teams and external providers to deliver high-quality infrastructure at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• 2 years managing technical teams, vendor or contract management and delivery.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Data Center Technicians, set priorities, and coach performance.
• Partner with teams and stakeholders to manage facility activities and strategies.
• Maintain security and operational procedures and analyze trends for improvements.
• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment and infrastructure.
• Support EHS and other compliance programs with cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Team leadership

Vendor management

Technical infra experience

Non-standard hours willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

This role is not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• 2 years of experience managing technical teams, vendor or contract management and delivery.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Preferred qualifications

• 5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• 2 years of experience managing a technical team.
• Experience leading and managing projects from initiation to completion and directing operations management initiatives.
• Experience working with third-party colocation providers.
• Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities.

About the job

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You will oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components and take charge of complicated installations/troubleshooting.

Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). They will also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. They may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $122000 - $173000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Lead a team of individuals, setting and communicating individual and team priorities that support organizational goals, meeting regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching.
• Partner with teams to meet goals and stakeholders to manage facility activities and set/implement short- and long-term strategies.
• Maintain, monitor, and execute security and operational procedures and track/analyze trends to identify opportunities for improvements ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues.
• Support and contribute to the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and other compliance programs and initiatives in collaboration with other teams to ensure environmental and safety incidents are investigated, resolved, and reported.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .